Meet The Speakers

ASTRALLBASS

Beatmaker, productor musical y Dj con mas de 15 años de experiencia, actualmente es Dj y Productor Musical de Al2 El aldeano. Cofundador del sello independiente Colombiano MagFly Music.

Segundo lugar en el campeonato mundial de Beatmakers organizado por DJ Atrak Adidas GOLDIE AWARDS
representando a Colombia y Latinoamerica en New York 2019. Compitiendo con 2.100 personas.

SMASH HITS

Smash Hits is a groundbreaking record label from Puerto Rico, making its mark in both the Latin and global music industries. With a focus on fostering emerging talent, Smash Hits blends urban Puerto Rican sounds with a global commercial appeal.

Through projects like the album You Know We Got That Sauce (YKWGTS), featuring fresh talent from Puerto Rico, Smash Hits continues to push the boundaries of Latin urban music.

SP POLANCO

Pedro “SP” Polanco is a seasoned music industry professional with over two decades of experience as a top-tier producer, composer, and executive. Having received four Latin Grammy nominations and an ASCAP award, sP has collaborated with high-profile artists such as Natti Natasha, Prince Royce, Sech, Dalex, Akon, and Leslie Grace.

STEPHANIE HERNÁNDEZ

Hailing from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico and based in Miami, she’ll lead “The Power of Brand Storytelling in the Latin Music Industry” panel

With more than a decade of experience in music marketing, Stephanie prides herself on telling authentic stories that successfully connect global audiences. She is the current Director of Marketing and Communications at the Frost School of Music in Miami, one of the top music schools in the United States.

VIVIANA VENERO

Her career path, rooted in a foundation of a bachelor's in marketing and events from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and a master's in music business from the Frost School of Music, began with hands-on experience at Latin independent labels in Miami. This fueled her passion for supporting an artist's vision and building a strong and authentic digital presence with their fans.

GRECIA LOPEZ

Grecia has dedicated her journalistic career to covering Latin Music since the beginning of her career in linear TV at E! News and later joined the team at Entertainment Tonight. At ET she was part of the inaugural team for the Latinx vertical, ET Más, which allowed her to produce and conduct interviews with global superstars like Karol G, J Balvin, Rosalia, Farruko, and more.

ANA GONZALEZ

Founder & CEO, InnerCat Music with over two decades of experience in the music industry, Ana Gonzalez has established herself as a formidable force in the evolution of music distribution and production. Starting her career in physical manufacturing and distribution, she navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing landscape, honing her expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and artist relations. In 2012, Ana founded InnerCat Music, a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering independent artists and fostering innovative approaches to music distribution. Under her leadership, InnerCat has become known for its artist-centric philosophy, providing tailored solutions that allow musicians to connect more deeply with their audience while maintaining creative control.

FRANCISCO

CAAMAÑO

Fundador de FCT Law, primera firma especializada en derecho de entretenimiento en la República
Dominicana.
Egresado de la PUCMM como licenciado en derecho, comienza su inclinación a la industria del
entretenimiento formando parte de varias agrupaciones musicales, donde tomó la parte gerencial y explotó
sus conocimientos musicales como bajista de bandas como “Última Bengala” y “Bocatabú”.
Posteriormente, ingresó al CEI-RD como asesor legal de inversionistas, y luego al departamento de políticas
de comercio e inversión, donde tuvo gran influencia en inversiones vinculadas a la industria del
entretenimiento, como PINEWOOD STUDIOS y Cartoon Network.

WILMER

ROBERTS

Roberts, rapero y compositor Dominicano, nacido en la ciudad de San Pedro de Macorís, Republica
Dominicana.
Creador de temas como:
Clin Clin, Nunca Creyeron, Cobardía, Lofi, junto a Aldo El Aldeano,
entre otras.
Cuenta con su primer album
de estudio: “POETA MALDECIDO” inluyendo temas como: Influencia,
Déficit, Inteligencia emocional, entre otras más.
Tras el lanzamiento de este
álbum, el rapero Dominicano ha realizado exitosos eventos en Santo
Domingo, logrando un SOLDOUT en apenas unas semanas.
Fue invitado recientemente a presentarse en el concierto de Aldo, en el Royal Center de Bogotá, cautivando el teatro de más de 3,000 personas con su banda de rap totalmente en vivo.

SERONA ELTON

Serona Elton serves as Head of Educational Partnerships for The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC). In this role, Elton directs The MLC’s efforts to engage future members of the music industry currently studying music business and related subjects at colleges and universities across the country and around the world. With extensive experience as a music industry professional and educator, Elton is also a professor and Chair of the Music Industry Department at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. In 2023, she was named Music Business Educator of the Year by the Music Business Association. She is also a Yamaha Master Educator.

SARAH MARTINICO

Sarah Martinico started her professional career in LA at BMG supporting over 2 million songs in catalogue marketing, publishing and partnerships for clients such as Quincy Jones, Johnny Cash, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Strictly Rhythm, Trojan Records, Primary Wave and many more. During her time at BMG, she founded and created the first-ever royalty- bearing stems for sale from a major publisher's catalogue via Avid Pro Tools which was featured in Billboard, DJ Magazine, Avid Blogs, etc.

CHACKA

noviembre, es un destacado artista deHip Hop en español, reconocido por su estilo único y versatilidad. Hijo de padres dominicanos,
Chacka creció en el Bronx, Nueva York, donde comenzó su pasión por la música al ver a su primo rapear en 1999. Su carrera despegó en 2002 con su primera producción
discográfica, "Haciendo Historia Vol.1," y continuó con varias más, consolidándose como un referente en la industria musical, especialmente tras su exitosa gira por México con Red Bull en 2008.
A pesar de enfrentar un periodo en prisión en 2012, Chacka aprovechó ese tiempo para mejorar su arte, escribiendo nuevas letras y preparándose para su regreso.

DAMIAN RIOS

(LA PULPA)

es una figura icónica en el mundo del género urbano, especialmente dentro de la vieja escuela. Su conocimiento profundo de la historia y evolución del reggaetón le ha permitido establecerse como una voz respetada entre los élites de la música latina. A lo largo de su carrera, La Pulpa ha tenido la oportunidad de entrevistar a leyendas del calibre de **Don Omar* y *Wisin*, compartiendo con ellos experiencias que lo han llevado a viajar y vivir de cerca el fenómeno global del reggaetón. Su opinión es altamente valorada dentro de la industria, posicionándo como un referente clave para quienes buscan entender las raíces y el impacto de este movimiento musical.

JOSHUA

RAMÍREZ

was born on August 1st, 1975 in the Bronx, NY, yet he made his mark in Lehigh Valley, PA. In 2016 he decided to move to Orlando, FL, where he currently resides in. He is a world-renowned visual artist, director, and entrepreneur. He has directed over 3000 Music Videos and has worked with some of the Biggest Artist in the Latin Music Genre. Coming from humble beginnings, he worked his way into the industry with his charismatic personality, his determination, and unwillingness to quit. Joshua aka “Jack Nine” has transformed himself from not only a visual artist but executive producer as well with accolades from Billboard Charts to RIAA acknowledgments. He is a 2024 Latin Grammy Nominee & has won Lehigh Valley Latin Business Man of the Year award in 2014 as well as the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Lehigh Valley Music Award for his work in the music business. In 2024 he won a Telly Award for Best Director of a Music Video and also he was nominated for a Lifetime achievement award in Pennsylvania where he spent most of his adult life. He founded Secret Art Studios which is a 2000 plus square foot Creative Facility for Video and Music Production located in Saint Cloud Florida. He believes in the power of artistic freedom as well as creative collaboration and has plans to expand his multiple brands to different aspects beyond music.

HECTOR

MARCANO